Applying Makeup like a Pro Some women just seem to breeze through life: they always look great and make it seem like it’s easy, too. Well, they’re faking it! Everyone has to put in a little work to look great, and if you’ve been wondering how to do makeup step by step so that you …
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The ability to keep dangerous toxins out of your home is perhaps the most compelling reason to use green cleaners. Many household cleaners contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde and harsh acids, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We’re spraying, wiping, washing and sanitizing everything these days. So, how can we …
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10 Tips for Kids Backpack Safety So, you’ve already bought your little one’s backpack, and that backpack now seems so very big. Turns out the hugeness of your baby’s backpack may not actually be an illusion. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, more than 79 million students in the United States carry a backpack …
Decluttering Your Home – When Organizing Isn’t Enough After 8 years, we are finally selling our house that I have been sorting, cleaning, and organizing foe what seems like a lifetime. When you’ve been in a house for 8 years, it’s easy to fill a house with tons of storage space. For us, simplifying our …
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10 Reasons Why People Go in Debt. This summer, I reconnected with an old friend and told her about how my husband and I are paying off our debts in order to travel. “My church offered a debt-free class, but I don’t have a spending problem, so I didn’t go”, she explained. Was she suggesting …
10 Fantastic Gifts for Busy Moms Finding the perfect gift for busy moms is one of the hardest things to do. If you’re like me, it causes massive stress and anxiety even though I start early. Ever wondered why there is such pressure to get your insanely hardworking mom the right gift? Because you want …
Why Do a Social Media Detox? To be honest, social media is often that toxic friend. You enjoy spending time with her, and she is always available when you need her… But she can also bring you down and waste your time without even realizing it. Not to mention how addictive she is – perhaps …
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11 Steps to Fabulous Dip Powder Nail Tips Dip manicures are a hybrid of a manicure and fake nails. Dip manicures are thinner and require less filing than traditional acrylic or gel nails. They appear more natural, are less likely to lift, and are extremely simple to apply. Furthermore, no noxious liquid monomer or UV …
Furnishing or decorating your apartment on a budget can bring on a lot of pressure and stress. However, you can turn this around by grabbing some inspiration, planning, and most importantly enjoying the whole process! Most of the time when you move into a new apartment, some things are already included and untouchable but there …
Review Water Bottles by Bobble I drink a lot of water. I try to drink at least something in between 2-3L (68-100oz) every day. My body got used to that while at home, out of job. When I started working again, my usual 1L (34oz) Sigg Water Bottle wasn’t enough. I would drink it during …
Are You Thinking About Building a Coop? If you are a chicken owner or thinking about getting chickens, you may want to think about building or buying a chicken coop. Alternatively, you can let them roam free but you have to consider potential predators. When we first got brand new chicks, three years ago, we …
Prime Wardrobe Review You know what sucks about shopping online? Not knowing what size to order, the quality of the item, if the color is going to look okay, or if it fits your body type. Basically having no idea if the item is going to work before you bought it. So you’re paying and …
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I have some secrets. In fact, I have 8 Secret Amazon Prime tips that I think you should know. Being a single mother, I tend to always find a reason to shop. I find myself doing a lot of shopping on Amazon, and using Amazon Prime because I can get my orders within two days. …
Find, Develop, and Maintain Balance Online In this day, many people have friends online that they have never even met. It is not near as strange as it once was. I remember back in 1995 being appalled that my 14 year old cousin was talking to some other teenagers she did not know on a …
Mastering the Art of Napping Babies nap. Old people nap. But if you are in between those 2 eras of life and you are caught napping, it may be considered lazy, or weak. Of course, that also depends on what part of the world you are in. Daytime napping is a common lifestyle habit among …
Reasons why might want to start your own business Many women are looking to start their own business for a variety of reasons. Some are at home already and would like to contribute to the household budget, some may be working outside of the home and would really like to be at home. And some …
If we were to recommend the best tights money can buy, they would be the Wolford Velvet De Luxe 66. We came to this conclusion after considering more than 60 pairs of tights and testing 26, with our top four choices worn by three different-sized moms. Yes, they do cost some money ($45)—more than the …
Everything You Need to Know about Cosmetic Tattoos Ever wished your makeup would just last forever? Imagined waking up with your brows, liner and lips looking filled-in, fresh and flawless? Well, you can! The secret? Cosmetic tattoos – also known a semi-permanent makeup – applied using a super precise process called nano-needling. Until a decade …
Best Women’s Electric Shavers In general, women have to attend to their hair in the armpits, on their legs and in the bikini area. There are various hair removing solutions available including shaving, waxing, laser treatment and hair removal creams. After all, hair removal is another aspect of personal hygiene. Out of all these, shaving …
Powder Dip vs. Acrylic Nails Powder dip nails have been the new kid on the block for a while now – you’ve almost certainly spotted the little jars of powder on your manicurist’s table, and maybe even considered dipping your fingers in… But before taking the plunge, Nails Redesigned, who specializes in acrylic and powder …
Can We Ever Accept Our Post-Baby Bodies? It’s a funny thing. Yesterday I was “pottying a tinkle” (as my toddler calls it) when I felt a bit of skin on my belly sort of tuck under…that’s the only way to describe it. I thought, this couldn’t possibly be happening…not to me. It was fine when …
Sex After Baby So, you have had a baby. For many women, this means that the sheer thought of sex or intimacy gives them the creeps. Even if you had an active and pleasurable sex life before pregnancy and childbirth, many things change afterwards. Many men change their views on sexuality once they actually see …
Can you hold a baby and apply makeup? Getting ready to go out for date night when you have little ones can sometimes be a challenge, right moms? Whether it’s run-of-the-mill stalling from the kindergartener or teething from the baby, something always seems to interfere. And soon, you’re left with almost no time to make …
Best Dry Shampoos Dry shampoo wasn’t around when I was in college, but thankfully, it became a thing once I was a mom — and I cannot even tell you how many times it’s saved me and my messy top-knot. It’s an age-old tale that mornings with kids are rushed and chaotic. Our children wake us …
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When I ran a Facebook ad recently for a nonprofit where I volunteer, I was surprised how specific you could get in targeting potential customers. If I wanted to advertise the event I was promoting to women between the ages of 24 and 26 in my city who were unmarried and educated, who watched “Girls,” …
What is Vintage Style? As you may well know, the idea of vintage clothing has become incredibly popular over the past few years. It seems as though more people than ever before are going out there and snapping up some pretty wonderful vintage clothing. So, what is vintage clothing? Well, that is what we are …
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Starting a Vintage Fashion or Thrift Store Business Starting any business, including a second-hand clothes store, is going to be fairly difficult. Many people will, however, claim that starting a used clothing store is a touch easier. This is because it is one of a few businesses which is ‘recession-proof. After all, people are still …
Aries Flower Aries first in line – As well known, these people are active, passionate, and enthusiastic. They like red roses, tiger lilies, gerberas, chrysanthemums and dahlias, pink tulips. The bouquet itself should be richly decorated: beads, shiny bezel, gold-plated package. As for pot plants, they should not create difficulties in nursing. Geranium, begonia, azalea, …
Zodiac Signs Nail Polish Today, you will receive advice on choosing your nail polish color depending on your astrological sign. Getting a manicure accordingly will help you express your individuality and emphasize your charm. Find out which nail polish shades are best for you for casual wear or special occasions. Nail Colors for Aries You’re …
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JANUARY personality Ambition drives January people, who are hard-working and know how to get the job done. They are neat, organized, and serious when needed, which makes them great leaders in the business world. While they can be critical and jealous of others, they are also sensitive and have a hard time expressing their emotions. …
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Gifts for Aries Aries – both men and women – can be quite hard to please(indulgent), so it’s best to choose a gift together. Representatives of this sign also will not be offended if you present them with a bouquet of flowers or some small thing, accompanying an envelope with money. Aries loves traditional items …
Going to the store to choose a lipstick color appears to be a simple task, but the truth is that it can be an utterly huge challenge. Even if you adore a bright, stunning magenta, your color may not be entirely complementary to it. It doesn’t mean you can’t ever wear magenta; it just suggests …
How to Remove Urine Stains & Smell From Mattress This step-by-step how to remove pee stains and smell from mattress is guaranteed to get those old and new smells remove from your mattress. Consider me the EXPERT at this subject. I recently potty trained our twins, so I know what’s up. I keep the mattress …
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If you watched the news, even if only sporadically, you’ve heard of “fracking.” If you follow progressive politics, you’ve heard of fracking. If you know much about modern energy production, you’ve heard of fracking. If you’re an environmentalist, you’ve probably protested fracking. But those descriptions don’t apply to the 63% of Americans who’ve never heard …
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Chemical compounds containing nail polish can contribute to hormonal imbalance, hypothyroidism, increasing weight. Almost every woman in the world wants to have beautiful and manicured nails. When we are on the subject of that, nail polishing is a detail that is inevitable. But, did you know that nail polish contains numerous chemical components that are …
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10 Must-know tips for amazing Photoshoots Portrait photography is not as easy as you might think. You don’t just step into the camera field of view with your natural look and expect Photoshop to do all the wonders. That’s why some photographers hire stylists. Look at stunning portraits of models posing for magazines. They all look …
Noise Cancelling Headphones under $50, $100, $200 Everybody appreciates the need for a silent environment. Constant noises can elevate your stress levels over time. That’s where noise-canceling headphones come in handy. They are an excellent way to cut outside ambient noises and help you relax. For example, you might want to block that low hum …
Whining, complaining, and loss of attention are usually the result of cleaning with kids. A lot of bribing is involved and an equal amount of breaks are taken. When it comes to organizing a home with them, some would say it’s impossible. I would probably agree with that statement. But, with a little thought and …
Separation and divorce are never easy. When children are involved, the process becomes infinitely more painful. Just as your world is turned upside down from losing your significant other, you also have to cope with the reality that you will be losing precious moments with your children. No one wants to have less time with …
Serial Volunteers Need to Avoid Burnout Parents step up and fill various volunteer roles within the community. Finding a balance between volunteer work and other responsibilities is key. Americans volunteer their time and talents generously. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service’s Volunteering in America report, 63.4 million Americans volunteered to help their communities …
